The Louisiana Democrat., 1887-01-19
AN ABUSED MAN,
The Republicans Now Admit That Secre,
tary Bayard Is No Hot-Headed Blum
derer. But q Wise Statesman.

tary Bayard Is No Hot-Headed Blum
derer. But Wise Statesman.
While the Blaine organs, inspired by
the arch-disturber himself, were abus-
ing Secretary Bayard for what they
termed his cowardly policy in relation
to the seizures of American fishing YES
sells by the Canadian authorities, he
was pushing forward with skill, judg-
ment and vigor the American side Of
the question, and manifesting spirit
and determination worthy Of the great
country he represents. Blaine, Frye
and other demae ogues accused him OF
trucking to England and sacrificing
the rights Of our fishermen by not pro-
voking rupture with the British Gov
ernment. Mr.. Bayard remained silent
under this fire, quietly attending to his
duty in far more practical and vigor-
Gus manner than his detractors recom-
mended.
When the proper time came he laid
the matter before Congress and COW
cred his detractors with shame and con-
! fusion. There was an instantaneous
reaction in his favor, even on the part
of those who most violently abused
him, and it is now universally acknowl-
edged that the course of the State De-
partment all through this fishery dis
pute has been eminently wise and pat
riotic. Even the New York Tribune,
which most tiercely assailed Mr.. Bay
ard. is forced to acknowledge: "The
State Department has argued various
phases of the fisheries question with
lucidity and logical acumen during the
year. 1t has had q strong case, and
with the powerful aid of MIR. Phelps has
forcibly presented it." This is change
of heart from an unexpected quarter
and shows that truth must prevail even
where falsehood is most cultivated.
But the Tribune might spare its ad-
vice to the Administration in urging
commercial retaliation against Cana
dian vessels in American ports. 1t
criticises the Administration for pre-
, ferring diplomatic method to aggres-
sive action. Fortunately Tor the
country, the Administration does not
propose to use such an extreme policy,
: unless as a last resort, and selects the
: safer and more satisfactory method Of
conciliatory argument. The State De-
, partment does not intend to submit to
the Canadian Governments arbitrary
Interpretation Of the treaty of 1918, the
:, only agreement on which the question
: can be discussed.
The only treaty that had brought
: peace and prosperity to her fishermen
= was deliberately abrogated by the
: Republicans, and when Mr.. Bayard Ell.
;, deavored to serve the interests of Amer
lean fishermen, by making an arrange
\ ment with the British Government
= by which the fishermen should hav'
: the spring and summer fishing ant
- enjoy privileges and opportunitie
g without expense, he received onl,
: abuse for it. The Republicans refuset
), to entertain his project for a joint com
! mission to settle the points in disput
= and Mr.. Bayard could only fall back ol
:. this treaty Of 1878. The beneticen
: treaty effected by Hon. VIM. L. Marcy
= =. in 1854, brought about peaceful sci
:, tlement Of difficulties similar to thos
- - which now confront Mr.. Bayard. Th
Republicans chose to abrogate thi
treaty in order to place grievous bun
den on the shoulders of the incon
ing Administration. Mr.. Bayard
making bold stand for the interest
si- of our fishermen, but a great des
depends upon Congress. If that bod
~ refuse to consent to commission t
~ =. get at the damage incurred and ope
y. the way to remove all difficulties, it
- not Mr.. Bayard's fault. He has prove
10 himself one of the ablest statesme
NC that ever guided the affairs of tt
y department, and he disregards attacl
u and SANDER, his whole mind bein
" absorbed in the faithful fultillment
as his duty. Albany Argus.
ed Mr.. Blaine seemed fated to ha,
st. Rev. Burchard He spoke to Il
M Congregational Club meeting Of mini
he tiers at Boston. Among the 9th
he speakers was Rev. Dr. Herman Lii
ed coin, of Newton. Dr. Lincoln, by a
ill historical allusion, recalled the episo'
he at President Arthur's funeral, al
cd wound up his discourse by sayin
Die "There is still enough energy here
an sweep heresy from the face Of t
of earth, though the Boston of the Ct
;he linses and the O'Briens is not the Bt
he ton OF the Winthrops and the ?
of grims." Commenting upon this t
IRE Boston Transcript says: 1T is son
what remarkable that the heres
I'VE which DR.. Lincoln thinks sustains t
He Collinses and the OBriens here is j
of that sentiment upon which Mr.. Blai
un- and his friends rely to make him Pre-
lis dent two years hence. And to spe
is slightingly of it anywhere was ca
ort tai blunder on DR.. Lincoln's part. !
IN what can you expect when intelligt
ISL men are so beguiled as are Mr.. Elaip
ng devotees?